Ransomware Research

Sa58 Ransomware

Sa58 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Sa58
First Seen
January 1, 2023

How Sa58 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Sa58 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..sa58

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Sa58 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Sa58 ransomware:

  • VTropia.exe

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About This Analysis

This Sa58 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Sa58.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Sa58 Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio